2024 is shaping up to be a very good year for Goddard Enterprises Limited. The revelation from Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Anthony Ali. It comes hard on the heels of the company's acquisition of International Meals Corporation (IMC) Columbia. The company official told the Business Report the acquisition is part of the company's overall strategy. The CEO says tourism is on the rebound and they are eying a similar presence at the Grantley Adams International Airport, but there are some hurdles to overcome. Subscribe to CBC News: cbcbarbados Connect with the CBC News Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCNews.bb/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcnewsbarb... Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNewsNight #ThisIsWhoWeAre

The year has started off on a good note in the St. Philip South Constituency as some members of the community have already started their good deeds for 2024. Members of the Bel-Air Neighbourhood Watch made a presentation of goods to Evangeline Smith Children's Home. The goods were collected via a collection drive around Christmas when persons in the community travelled around carolling. President of the Bel-Air Neighbourhood Watch, Pamela Cumberbatch, says that the initiative is not a one-off presentation with plans in place to help other less fortunate groups. Subscribe to CBC News: cbcbarbados Connect with the CBC News Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCNews.bb/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcnewsbarb... Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNewsNight #ThisIsWhoWeAre

The leadership of the Barbados Cadet Corps has been challenged to place their trust in God as they seek to move the organisation to the next level. That was the advice given during the organisation's 120th Anniversary Service held at the Garfield Sobers Gymnasium this morning. Our Reanne Phillips tells us more in this report. Subscribe to CBC News: http://www.youtube.com/cbcbarbados Connect with CBC News Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCNews.bb/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcnewsbarbados/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #Cadets #ReannePhillips

More Barbadians are becoming vendors in a bid to support themselves. That's the observation from Barbados Association of Retailers Vendors and Entrepreneurs, BARVEN, which has seen a spike in membership. Public Relations Officer Valentino Barrow attributes the growth to the fall-off from the COVID-19 pandemic. He made the revelation as he and other BARVEN representatives appeared on Mornin' Barbados. While the BARVEN PRO is grateful for Government's efforts to provide more facilities for vendors, he says issues with lighting at the new Fairchild Street facility need addressing. Subscribe to CBC News: cbcbarbados Connect with the CBC News Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCNews.bb/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcnewsbarb... Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNewsNight #ThisIsWhoWeAre

Veteran Political Scientist Dr. George Belle, believes the two new Government Senators will help to strengthen this Administration's voice in the Upper Chamber. Last Saturday, in her National Address, Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley announced Chad Blackman and Reverend Charles Morris as the replacements for Lorenzo Harewood and Shanika Roberts-Odle. Dr. Belle shared his thoughts on the new prospects on Mornin' Barbados. Dr. Belle also weighed in on the new diplomatic postings announced by the Prime Minister. Subscribe to CBC News: cbcbarbados Connect with the CBC News Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCNews.bb/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcnewsbarb... Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNewsNight #ThisIsWhoWeAre

The Substance Abuse Foundation has begun to celebrate Drug Awareness Month. The Foundation held a church service to kick off the celebrations on Sunday. Speaking at the service, the Director of Clinical Services at Verdun and Marina House, Allison Gotip, said the issue of drugs needs to be addressed in all organizations and communities. Also speaking at the service was one of the graduates from Verdun House, known as Anderson A. He shared a message to the congregation about how drug addicts should be treated. Subscribe to CBC News: http://www.youtube.com/cbcbarbados Connect with CBC News Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCNews.bb/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcnewsbarbados/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #DrugRehabitation #DrugAwareness

A protocol has been sent out to schools on the correct cleaning products to use moving forward. Confirmation of this from the Minister of Education Technological and Vocational Training Kay McConney.  Speaking on Saturday at the walk-through of three primary schools, Minister McConney said she has asked that the protocol be sent to all schools and trade unions. She emphasized that with everybody on board, it can solve some of the environmental concerns. Subscribe to CBC News: http://www.youtube.com/cbcbarbados Connect with CBC News Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCNews.bb/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcnewsbarbados/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 # #

The Barbados Consumer Empowerment Network (BCEN) is concerned about commercial banks failing to comply with the recent directive issued by the Central Bank of Barbados. The Central Bank last week instructed banks that no fees should be imposed for electronic transactions through the Automated Clearing House (ACH) and that any fees presently charged for electronic transactions through the ACH be immediately discontinued. Executive director of BCEN, Maureen Holder, however notes in a statement, that days later at least one bank was still charging customers. In addition to calling for the Central Bank to intensify its supervision and surveillance, BCEN suggests that non-compliant banks should face penalties. Subscribe to CBC News: http://www.youtube.com/cbcbarbados Connect with CBC News Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCNews.bb/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcnewsbarbados/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #Fees #Banking

Chair of the Barbados Private Sector Association (BPSA) Trisha Tannis says if all things remain the same as it relates to promised reductions in port costs, there should be a reduction in prices for consumers this year. Her remarks come on the heels of Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley's announcement that container-related port charges will be reduced by a further 7.5 per cent and this comes after a 10 per cent reduction that was implemented just last year. Prime Minister Mottley also said she is not satisfied that the reductions are being passed on to consumers. In responding to the news, Ms. Tannis acknowledged that reductions should come if all things remain the same. She added, however, that several factors go into the final cost of products. The BPSA Chair says unless the relevant monitoring bodies have a full view of all factors influencing prices, it will be difficult to identify who has passed on or not passed on specific reductions. Subscribe to CBC News: http://www.youtube.com/cbcbarbados Connect with CBC News Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCNews.bb/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcnewsbarbados/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #Price CostOfLiving

Morning Report | Mornin' Barbados - January 08, 2024 Connect with the CBC Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCBARBADOS/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcbarbados246 Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #MorninBarbados #MorningReport

The Barbados Workers' Union (BWU) has welcomed news of plans to introduce legislation to establish minimum standards for tourism and hospitality workers. The announcement was made by Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley during her live Address to the Nation yesterday. This follows months of contention between the BWU and the Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA). Reacting to the news, the General Secretary of the BWU Toni Moore, has hailed it as a victory, as she suggests it is the culmination of the Union's Recipe for Respect Campaign. Ms. Moore has vowed that the union will continue to advocate for workers. Subscribe to CBC News: http://www.youtube.com/cbcbarbados Connect with CBC News Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCNews.bb/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcnewsbarbados/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #Tourism #Hospitality

There will be several changes to the Cabinet come Monday, January 8. A former ambassador has been named as a new minister and a former minister reassigned, as Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley announced a Cabinet reshuffle on Saturday. Chad Blackman has been invited back home to serve as the new Minister in the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Investment. Marsha Caddle, the Member of Parliament for St Michael South Central was named as the new Minister of Industry, Innovation, Science and Technology. Prime Minister Mottley made the announcement in a wide-ranging Address to the Nation. Minor adjustments to ministerial portfolios were also announced. Regarding the Senate, Mr Blackman will be appointed a Senator and will replace Lorenzo Harewood and Reverend Charles Morris will replace Shanika Roberts-Odle. Ms Mottley also outlined changes to several diplomatic postings. Subscribe to CBC News: http://www.youtube.com/cbcbarbados Connect with CBC News Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCNews.bb/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcnewsbarbados/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #Cabinet #CabinetReshuffle

Political analyst Peter Wickham weighed in on the Cabinet reshuffle announced by Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley, during her Address to the Nation today. Subscribe to CBC News: http://www.youtube.com/cbcbarbados Connect with CBC News Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCNews.bb/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcnewsbarbados/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #PeterWickham #CabinetReshuffle

Government through a partnership with the private sector, will be embarking on a New Mill and Pave Road Repair Programme as it addresses concerns over the state of the island's roads. Prime Minister, Mia Amor Mottley in her Address to the Nation stressed that the conditions of roads remain a concern. The Prime Minister also wants water woes to be a thing of the past. As she outlined plans to remedy present challenges Barbadians were also reminded of their personal responsibility to conserve water. The Prime Minister also provided updates on developments surrounding the tourism and hospitality sector and meetings with the Barbados Workers Union. Subscribe to CBC News: http://www.youtube.com/cbcbarbados Connect with CBC News Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCNews.bb/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcnewsbarbados/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #Road #RoadWorks

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley provided updates on developments surrounding the tourism and hospitality sector and meetings with the Barbados Workers Union. She also noted that the government through a partnership with the private sector, will be embarking on a New Mill and Pave Road Repair Programme as it addresses concerns over the state of the island's roads. Prime Minister Mottley in her Address to the Nation, stressed that the conditions of roads remain a concern. The Prime Minister also wants water woes to be a thing of the past. As she outlined plans to remedy present challenges Barbadians were also reminded of their personal responsibility to conserve water. Subscribe to CBC News: http://www.youtube.com/cbcbarbados Connect with CBC News Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCNews.bb/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcnewsbarbados/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #Road #RoadWorks

The cost of living was addressed when Prime Minister Mia Amour Mottley gave an Address to the Nation today. She outlined some of the measures aimed to ensure a reduction in the cost of goods. Subscribe to CBC News: http://www.youtube.com/cbcbarbados Connect with CBC News Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCNews.bb/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcnewsbarbados/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #Economy #CostOfLiving

The school term is due to start next week and schools have been getting ready to welcome back the children. Today, a contingent from the Ministry of Education which included Minister Kay McConney and Chief Educational Officer Dr. Ramona Archer-Bradshaw along with the Barbados Union of Teachers, met to have a walk-through on some of the schools that were reported to have environmental issues. Ackeem Clinkett has the story. Subscribe to CBC News: cbcbarbados Connect with the CBC News Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCNews.bb/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcnewsbarb... Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNewsNight #ThisIsWhoWeAre

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley is promising enhanced accountability among the Members of Parliament. She made this revelation earlier today at a press conference. Subscribe to CBC News: cbcbarbados Connect with the CBC News Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCNews.bb/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcnewsbarb... Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNewsNight #ThisIsWhoWeAre

Barbados has been identified as being among three CARICOM states working to introduce a regional ferry system. The announcement was made by President of Guyana, Dr Irfaan Ali during a contract signing event for a new 35 million U.S dollar Mackenzie/ Wismar Bridge in Region 10. Once operational, the ferry will transport passengers and cargo. Dr. Ali is upbeat about the prospects as his government positions Region Ten as an engineering and mechanical and transport and logistics hub for the trade between CARICOM and Brazil. Subscribe to CBC News: cbcbarbados Connect with the CBC News Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCNews.bb/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcnewsbarb... Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNewsNight #ThisIsWhoWeAre

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley is standing by Deputy Prime Minister Santia Bradshaw who has been accused by the Democratic Labour Party of running afoul of the integrity in Public Life Legislation. At issue, is a cheque valued at 7-thousand-500 dollars which was stolen from her St. Michael South East Constituency Office during a recent burglary. Ms. Mottley accused the DLP of seeking a political equaliser. She maintains there has been no criminal behaviour on the part of the Deputy Prime Minister. Ms. Mottley also addressed concerns surrounding diplomatic passports after the daughter of the M.P. for St. Michael North West who is the holder of such a passport was recently charged with several drug-related charges. She says the broadening of the categories of those who can attain diplomatic passports were changed by the previous administration. Subscribe to CBC News: cbcbarbados Connect with the CBC News Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCNews.bb/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcnewsbarb... Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNewsNight #ThisIsWhoWeAre